Key TakeawaysU.S.-traded shares of Toyota Motor surged Thursday following a report from Nikkei that the carmaker is aiming for a 20% return on equity.Analysts were reportedly anticipating an 11% return on equity this fiscal year.The news comes days after an announcement that two of Toyota's rivals, Honda and Nissan, are planning on merging. Toyota Motor's (TM) U.S.-listed shares soared Thursday following a report that the carmaker is looking to double its target return on equity (ROE). The Japanese auto gia ...

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Toyota Motor (TM 8.45%) stock burned rubber this morning, ripping ahead 7.8% through 10:10 a.m. ET. But what's behind today's sudden rise?According to Bloomberg, it's "expectations of a higher return-on-equity" from the Japanese automaker, and in particular, rumors Toyota wants to "double" its return on equity. What is return on equity?The Motley Fool defines return on equity as a company's net income divided by shareholders' equity -- but basically you can think of ROE as just a measure of how profitable t ...

Toyota Motor Corporation (TM) ended the recent trading session at $180.45, demonstrating a +1.28% swing from the preceding day's closing price. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.73%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.16%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.98%.Coming into today, shares of the company had gained 2.16% in the past month. In that same time, the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector gained 14.25%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.34%.The upcoming ...

Funding is Part of Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) Program to Develop a Sustainable Critical Minerals Supply Chain ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota announced today that Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA), inclusive of Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) R&D, has been selected to receive $4.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). The funding is part of the Catalyzing Innovativ ...

Toyota Motor Corporation (TM) closed the most recent trading day at $173.28, moving -0.56% from the previous trading session. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.39%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.61%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.32%.Shares of the company have depreciated by 0.3% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's gain of 25.68% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.6%.The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Toyota Motor ...

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Company remains committed to reinvesting in U.S. manufacturing operations, environmental sustainability and stable employment GEORGETOWN, Ky., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Transformation continues at Toyota Kentucky with a $922 million investment to build a new advanced paint facility and further support electrification efforts. The facility is designed to improve operational efficiencies, reduce environmental impacts, and enhance the quality of vehicle finishes. A Fresh Coat: Toyota Kentucky Invests $ ...

Toyota Motor Corporation (TM) ended the recent trading session at $178.15, demonstrating a +1.39% swing from the preceding day's closing price. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.82% gain on the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.22%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 1.77%.The company's stock has climbed by 0.41% in the past month, falling short of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's gain of 14.73% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.8%.The investment community will be paying close at ...

Sheehy Toyota of Laurel celebrates achievement as first-ever Certified Pre-Owned brand to surpass milestoneLAUREL, Md., Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Certified Used Vehicles (TCUV), the number one certified pre-owned vehicle program in the nation, achieved its 8 millionth sale when Sheehy Toyota of Laurel sold a 2024 Toyota Camry with a Supersonic Red exterior. Toyota Celebrates 8 Millionth Certified Used Vehicle Sale (photo credit: ©2024 Pixel Factory Creative Studio, Inc.) By becoming the firs ...